LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Sewer district ready for USDA funding
The Jay County Regional Sewer District is about ready to finalize its funding request after receiving construction permits for all three sewer projects in the works.
Changes to zoning requests
Two requests - one that would impact a neighborhood and another that could affect future development on the west side of Portland - were reviewed by members of a local board on Thursday.
Downtown project moves forward
A program to help downtown property owners spruce up the facades of their buildings got its first green light on Monday.
Golf cart ordinance OK'ed in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK - An ordinance to allow golf carts on city streets received a unanimous okay from council members here Monday night.
Salary for nurse is increased
The Jay County Council approved increased starting pay for an immunization nurse after the county's health officer said he won't be able to hire anyone at the current starting rate.
Energy audits are set
Jay County will take a look at energy usage in two county-owned buildings to try to qualify for a 100 percent grant to upgrade heating systems.
Wind change OK'd
The Jay County Planning Commission approved a recommendation Thursday night that would allow commercial wind turbines to be built on agricultural land to avoid some zoning headaches in the future.
Downtown grant program OK'd
Several properties in downtown Portland may soon be getting facelifts thanks to a façade grant program that has been established.
County web site is set for review
Jay County Commissioners took an offer this morning from a local information technology specialist to look into sprucing up the county's web site.
Metal siding decision delayed
The owner of a property in downtown Portland who asked to put metal siding on his building went home without an answer Wednesday night.
Dunkirk gets $642,000 grant
DUNKIRK - This Thanksgiving city residents will have something extra to be thankful for.
Jail update given
Construction crews are continuing to set structural elements at the Jay County Jail expansion as the project moves forward without impediment.
Audit results are in
Jay County Commissioners heard the results of one energy audit on a county building and gave a nod to go forward with drawing up papers for a grant request that would fund some improvements.
Options on county Web site given
The county is considering putting a new face on its Web site as the Jay County Commissioners heard a presentation this morning from local site developers on overhauling its page.
Water work on schedule in Redkey
REDKEY - The town's $2 million water system improvement project is almost complete and work is right on schedule, officials reported at Thursday night's council meeting.
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